Maria (Mary) Elena Duran, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed to the Lord on Friday, December 6, 2019. Mary (62) had been battling ALS for over two years. She was a life-long educator. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley and Master’s degree in Educational Administration from National University. She earned several professional certifications including Special Education, Administrative Leadership, and Career Education. She retired as a high school counselor from Irving High School in 2011 after a 30-year career as an educator in three different states. Mary enjoyed helping students succeed in her many roles as a teacher and counselor. She was a strong advocate for a quality public education for all.
Mary served on many school committees and most recently as a board member of Mi Escuelita Preschool. In addition, she served as the Co-Chairman of the Coppell ISD Bond oversight committee. Mary also served as a Stephen Minister at St. Ann Catholic Church and on the Coppell Women’s Club Executive Committee.
She is survived by her husband Ponciano (Ponce Jr.), children Ponciano (Ponce III) Duran, Lindy Duran, daughter-in-law Jaylene Duran and granddaughter Scarlett Julie-Anne Duran. In addition, her sisters, Janie Morado, Viola Garza, Minerva Villarreal, Rosie Chapa, Juan Villarreal, Oscar Villarreal, and Jose Maria Villarreal. Also, her Sisters-in-Law Julie Bounous and Imelda Flores.
She is preceded in death by her parents Crespin and Elida Villarreal, her sister Engracia Flores, and brother-in-law Lyman Bounous.
Visitation and Rosary will be at Rolling Oaks Memorial Center in Coppell, Texas on Sunday December 15th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. A mass at St. Ann Catholic Church in Coppell will be held on December 16th at 10:00 am followed by burial at Rolling Oaks Cemetery in Coppell, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Irving Schools Foundation to establish the Mary Duran Memorial Scholarship at the website: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/MaryDuran.
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